CRPF Head Constable & Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - 521 Posts
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications from meritorious sportspersons (male and female) for 521 Group 'C' posts under Sports Quota-2026 (Advt. No. R.II-21/2026-Sports): 182 Head Constable (GD) and 339 Constable (GD) posts across 22 sports disciplines. Online applications run from 12.10.2026 to 11.11.2026 (11:59 PM) on rect.crpf.gov.in. Only candidates with the sports achievements listed in the advertisement can apply.
Important dates
Online application starts
12 Oct 2026 · 09:00 am IST
Last date to apply & pay fee
11 Nov 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Correction window
12 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
HC/GD: 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent. CT/GD: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent. Both also need the sports achievements (international / national / inter-university / school games level) listed in the advertisement, from the last two years. Qualification must be held as on 11.11.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (meritorious sportspersons) | 5 years | As per advertisement |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 years | 5+3 years |
| SC/ST | 10 years | 5+5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 8 years | UR 8 / OBC 11 / SC-ST 13 years after deducting military service |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (GD) - Male | Total | 150 |
| Head Constable (GD) - Female | Total | 32 |
| Constable (GD) - Male | Total | 258 |
| Constable (GD) - Female | Total | 81 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Male | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Scrutiny of sports achievement certificates and marking
Sports trial test
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Document verification
Detailed medical examination
How to apply
- Visit rect.crpf.gov.in and create your profile
- Upload your sports achievement certificate in the profile before applying
- Fill the online form between 12.10.2026 and 11.11.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Pay the fee online (if applicable) and keep a printout
- Corrections allowed from 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026
Official notification
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4 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication